"We do not expect other countries, including China, to comment on the matters which are internal to India, just as India refrains from commenting on internal issues of other countries," Kumar said

The bridge's superstructure is called "Extra Wide Bailey Bridge" and it has 10 spans of 140 feet each. Its width is 4.25 metre, senior officials of the BRO, which built it in 15 months, said. Singh, Gen

India has maintained that Kashmir is New Delhi's internal matter but the neighbouring country has downgraded bilateral ties with and said it will consider all steps to counter what it described "illegal steps"

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Leh to attend a programme being organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation

"I appeal to you to make a representation to Home Minister Amit Shah on our behalf to protect the demography and culture of Ladakh," Namgyal said

In a memorandum to Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda, Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said the region is a predominantly tribal area with tribals making up to 98 per cent of its population

Malik informed that the foundation stone for new Kushak Bakula Rimpoche Airport terminal building at Leh has been laid and the process is underway to establish a full-fledged commercial airport at Kargil

Local police say they are busy in bandobast duty for governor's visit, hence no progress in the case so far

Jojy Cherian's family raises questions about tour operators who make hay in biking season

Lt Gen YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding "Fire and Fury" Corps was the chief guest of the ceremony which saw a number of civil and military dignitaries of Ladakh region in attendance

Airports at Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pathankot, Amritsar, Shimla, Kangra, Kullu Manali, Pithoragarh were among those closed.

Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority spokesman Mujtaba Baig told PTI that flight operations in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have been suspended for an indefinite period.

While the official did not specify the nature of the emergency, it is believed the step was taken in view of an IAF jet crashing in Budgam district this morning. Jammu and Leh airports have also been closed for civilian traffic

Targeting the Congress regimes for the alleged delay in the progress of the region, the Prime Minister said that the 'old culture' has changed under his government and underscored that he will be at the helm to continue the development.

Ten people were already found buried in the avalanche on Friday. Rescue operations are on for three more people suspected to be buried under the snow. The authorities have ordered a probe into the deaths

Leh recorded minus 15.1 degree and Kargil minus 16.1 degree Celsius as the minimum temperature on Friday

The 40-day period is followed by a 20-day long 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day long 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold)

The central government has already taken an in-principle decision to deploy CISF personnel, who are trained in aviation security, at all airports in the country phase-wise

The 1,272-km-long highway is officially closed every year on September 15 as the roads freeze due to extreme cold at Baralacha La and Taglang La passes

This unique 'Outreach Programme' is intended to provide an opportunity for interaction of yard personnel with Indian citizens and spread awareness about the pivotal role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation's interests